ANC
Anchorage
United States
16,117 km
10,014 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,117 km
10,014 mi / 8,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ANC JNB
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ANC JNB
ICAO Code PANC FAOR
City Anchorage Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Anchorage (ANC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,117 kilometers (10,014 miles / 8,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Anchorage, it's 18:04 in Johannesburg. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,407 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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